Answer this question truthfully
### Question: What to expect before the procedure?
### Response: When your amputation is planned, you will be asked to do certain things to prepare for it. Always tell your doctor or nurse:
What drugs you are taking, even drugs or herbs you bought without a prescription If you have been drinking a lot of alcohol
During the days before your surgery, you may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs that make it hard for your blood to clot.
Ask your doctor which drugs you should still take on the day of your surgery. If you smoke, stop.
If you have diabetes, follow your diet and take your medicines as usual until the day of surgery.
On the day of the surgery, most times you will be asked not to drink or eat anything for 8 to 12 hours before your surgery.
Take your drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water. If you have diabetes, follow the directions your doctor gave you.
Prepare your home before surgery:
What help will you need when you come home from the hospital? Do you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who can help you? If not, ask your doctor or nurse for help planning for someone to come into your home. Is your bathroom and the rest of your house safe for you to move around in? Will you be able to get in and out of your home safely?